Ameri/Star Real Estate, Inc
5900 S. Western Avenue #200, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Email MeHonesty and Trust along with my experience are the keys to my success. I have worked full-time to help facilitate the real estate process to make it smooth and profitable since 1979. The Solus Real Estate Group (formerly HousesByHarlan Team) have for many years been selling their listings faster than the average on MLS and still getting their sellers equal or better money.
I am an owner of one of the best residential real estate firms in Sioux Falls. I have the following designations to show my professionalism: (CRP)Certified Relocation Professional , the National Association of Realtors (CRS) Certified Residential Specialist, (SRES) Seniors Real Estate Specialist, (GRI) Graduate Realtor Institute. I get many ideas from an elite national group “The Cyberstars” (Brad Korns group). I have been past chairperson of the Multiple Listing Service.
In addition to real estate, I enjoy spending time with the family, camping and listening to Christian music. I have been married since 1971 to Mona and blessed with two daughters and now are enjoying our grandchildren. I am a member and twice past chairperson of the “Prairie Hills Covenant Church” of Sioux Falls.
He is true professional and realtor extra-ordinaire.
"I had the pleasure of working with Mr Harlan TenNapel a few years ago thru job relocation. He is familiar with relocation policies and has all the right questions to ask when it comes to the Do's and Don't's with relocation. His knowledge of in and around Sioux Falls, SD area is impeccable. He is true professional and realtor extra-ordinaire. He will provide you with a list of houses that he has fully researched. He will provide you data on how the community has done over the past years. He looks out for your best interest. Schools were very important to me and my wife and Harlan went out of his way in getting me connected with one of the local schools for a tour. He is well connected with the community and will work hard to help you choose the right community for you and your family.
I could not have asked for a better realtor than Harlan
I could not have asked for a better realtor than Harlan. He is the most patient realtor I have ever worked with. My family and I were looking for a home in the midst of winter in Sioux Falls. Coming from California, winter was a whole new ball game for me and my family. Rain, shine, or snow (or blizzard), Harlan is committed in getting you around Sioux Falls to find you a home.
highly recommend him
I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home in and around Sioux Falls. I won't hesitate having him to sell my house either.
- Darwin
We are very pleased with everything the Team did for us
Houses By Harlan Team is awesome!! We found a house we wanted to buy and had to sell our house quickly. The team set up a stager to come through and give us tips on what to do to get ready to sell. Houses by Harlan even lent us a dining room table and chairs for the showing of the house that fit perfectly in our home. I saw a lot of homes on the market before our house was listed that were still on the market after we sold our house. I believe this is due to the hard work and superior talent of the Houses By Harlan Team! We are very pleased with everything the Team did for us. We have already referred one of our friends that are getting ready to sell and we will continue to refer anyone else thinking of selling!!
- Dave & Audra
We really do feel as though we were treated as friends
We were treated as though we were special. Our questions were answered. We were kept abreast of houses on the market and coming on the market. Harlan you did a great job of staying in touch with us. He was at our disposal on the days we requested to see properties . We really do feel as though we were treated as friends-a rare commodity in today’s’ busy world. A real blessing!
- Jim and Karen
just what we needed
As first time buyers’ the HousesByHarlan team was just what we needed. They help us understand what we needed to look for in terms of finding the house we wanted as well as walked us through the process of thinking about what we really wanted.
- Blake & Jill
Awesome to work with
Awesome to work with. Very organized. Always took time to answer questions.
- Brian
extremely attentive
Thanks to Harlan, we are extremely satisfied first-time homeowners! He was extremely attentive, listened to our concerns and helped us through the home-buying process. We appreciate all he did for us and look forward to many years in our new home.
- Matt & Kayci
Took care of our needs
Very helpful, returned calls timely, provided names of good people for inspectors. Took care of our needs and responded to our requests in a timely manner.
- James & Andrea
help is exceptional!
We are satisfied with overall performances. Office help is exceptional!
- Bill
It was out of the ordinary situation...
It was out of the ordinary situation of selling house remotely and needing a Power of Attorney in place. Harlan helped me get that all set up as well as helping find someone to clean the house via the website. It was a little hard to determine what the asking price should be because of location and local market. Closing got stressful but that was because of buyer’s schedule not anything from Harlan’s office.
- Randy
We have already referred one of our friends
Houses By Harlan Team is awesome!! We found a house we wanted to buy and had to sell our house quickly. The team set up a stager to come through and give us tips on what to do to get ready to sell. Houses by Harlan even lent us a dining room table and chairs for the showing of the house that fit perfectly in our home. I saw a lot of homes on the market before our house was listed that were still on the market after we sold our house. I believe this is due to the hard work and superior talent of the Houses By Harlan Team! We are very pleased with everything the Team did for us. We have already referred one of our friends that are getting ready to sell and we will continue to refer anyone else thinking of selling!!
- Dave & Audra
We are very thankful for all your efforts
You did a great job getting things lined up for the sale of our house. We are very thankful for all your efforts. Everything seemed to go smoothly.
- Mark & Michelle
You have all been right there
Thank you for taking care of us!! On both the sale and purchasing our lot. You have all been right there. Very helpful on things we did not think to ask you. They explained everything so clearly and pointed out questions/concerns in areas we had not even thought about, having never gone threw the process before.
- MaryPat and Rodney
I feel very confident and please with the work you have done for me!
-Cliff
house sold in record time
I appreciate all you did for me in giving me hints on what to change and not change. I will give you flying colors – you helped me a lot and got the house sold in record time if you ask me.
- Lori
My experience was tremendous
Your market and pricing of the home was spot on and with it selling in one day surely was correct. My experience was tremendous and could not say anything bad.
- Bob & Nancy
through market analysis!
You did a through market analysis! You returned his phone calls.
- LaVern
...taking care of setting up appointments...
You suggested on how to improve the home to be better prepared for sale. Market analysis for proper pricing, taking care of setting up appointments for Radon and ventilation concerns in the basement when we were out of town. Helping in keeping lender aware of needs and issues of concerns to keep the loan process going.
- Randy and Karen
very good job from start to finish
We think you did a very good job from start to finish. Your team makes a person feel comfortable while doing business. The process goes smoothly.
- Colleen
I would recommend Harlan and his team
Harlan and his team were very courteous and professional. They kept us informed of everything going on in the market as well as giving us advice to what would help us sell our house quicker. Their main concern was making sure we were pleased with their service. I would recommend Harlan and his team to anyone interested in selling their home.
- Eric and Melissa
Thank you to both of you for your efforts
Thank you to both of you for your efforts to sell my house. The final offer came at exactly the right time so I felt comfortable discarding the lowball offer. I gave you a difficult situation with the tenants and you worked around it well.
- Mark
Extremely glad we went with Harlan
Very please with the service we received. Extremely glad we went with Harlan. Thank you!
- Ryan
professionalism and expertise are immeasurable
We want to thank you for your help selling our home. Our previous experience with a different realty company had left us feeling skeptical and even heartbroken. Your realistic approach made us feel in control, better informed and better prepared. Your professionalism and expertise are immeasurable and we could never thank you enough.
- Melissa and Eric
They are the best!!
Thanks for the quick and painless sale of my condo. They are the best!!
- Steve
In this market to sell in one day--Wow!
Excellent as always. This is our third time to work with the Harlan Team. We know we can count on your for pricing our house right and marketing it to sell soon. You are a friendly professional group. We appreciate you all. In this market to sell in one day--Wow!
- Paul and Shirley
knowledgeable and respected in his profession and community.
People were amazed that my house sold within a week. I gave that credit to Harlan. Whenever I mentioned that Harlan was my realtor, people really perked up. Obviously, he is knowledgeable and respected in his profession and community. I felt Harlan cared about me as a person just as much as he cared about the property. It was a privilege to work with Harlan from the buying of my house to the selling of it.
- Janet
Houses By Harlan team really know their stuff.
Houses By Harlan team really know their stuff. It was important for me to have God in this walk and to support fellow Christian brothers and sisters. Harlan and Mark respected what I was looking for and the perimeters that I set for my new home. They respected my children and me.
- Jodie
good service and people excited about selling my house
I told you what I expected! You understood what I expected and I got what I expected which was the best price, good service and people excited about selling my house. Very Good!!
- Al & Roberta
above and beyond in helping us
Harlan was available and prompt when we required his services. He went above and beyond in helping us sell our mother’s home quickly – one day – amazing! Thank you just isn’t enough.
- Sharon
pleased with the outcome
Selling a home you really like is hard-Harlan is very sensitive to that and gently takes you through all the necessary steps and then WHAM you have a sold house! Staging was hard, our home wasn’t “us” anymore-Harlan gave us clear instructions. We met them and were pleased with the outcome.
- Doug
exceeded all my expectations
Harlan, Mark and Betty were not only professional but equally important personable. They went above and beyond in every aspect. Harlan and his team exceeded all my expectations when selling my home. They made a difficult time of my life easier by their concern and care for me as their client. Harlan even assisted me with searching for alternate housing since my home sold so quickly. I would recommend the Houses by Harlan Team to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
- Nancy
Always like family
Excellent, kept up with all the changing trends. Honest and forthright. Always like family. Couldn’t ask for better! Thanks!!! Terry & Wendy
- 204 Pasque Flower
Very pleased with the work Harlan and Betty did
Very pleased with the work Harlan and Betty did to get our home sold. We were especially glad to have access to your information web pages on what was happening during the various stages while it was on the market.
- John and Marilyn
You stepped up when others weren't willing
Thank you, Harlan for all of the hand holding that you did with my mother, my sisters and with me. You stepped up when others weren't willing to assist and you marketed the house perfectly with the main goal in mind---to sell the house in today's market. Thank you again and if you need anything else, please feel free to contact me. Also, if the present owners have any questions regarding the home--go ahead and give them my name as a point of reference.
- Brad
We really appreciated his high standards
We appreciated Harlan’s thoroughness and his dedication to helping us sell the duplex. He was very attentive to the task at hand. Kept us informed consistently throughout selling process and seemed genuinely interested in our situation. We feel Harlan went the extra mile for us during the selling process. We really appreciated his high standards and professionalism as well.
- Kurt & Anne
exceeded all of our expectations!
HousesByHarlan exceeded all of our expectations! They moved quickly to get our house on the market and we had a great offer on day one!
- Mark & Megan
very enjoyable experience
We appreciated the experience and Harlan, Mark and Betty’s willingness to respond to our questions and help with details. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience.
- Dan & Joannie
We knew we could trust them
Harlan and staff made the process a lot easier, they were patient, kind and understanding. They are ethical which made things easy. We knew we could trust them to give us honest, upfront information and advice.
- Robert and Peggy Blackburn
Always honest, fair and good advice
I have bought and sold several homes through Harlan. He has always done a super job. Always honest, fair and good advice. I would recommend his services to any one wanting to buy or sell.
- Dale & Gloria
He is very through
He is very through in evaluating your property to compare to other property in your area to determine a fair value to both seller and buyer.
- Jerry & Roberta
we could see that you were working hard for us
Communication was top notch! Whether in person, phone, staff support or on-line activity log we could see that you were working hard for us. On going marketing analysis provided us with current information to be able to make informed decisions and keep ahead of the competition. Experience and creativity was apparent from start to finish.
- Mike & Karen